WSPRlite-to-go

Configure a SOTABEAMS WSPRlite on the go

SOTABEAMS · net.dxplorer.wsprliteconfig

Not rated yet 1K+ downloads v0.2.4 997.4 KB Android 4.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v0.2.4 (11)
Updated: May 17, 2024 (2 years ago)
APK size: 997.4 KB
Requires: Android 4.0+ (API 14)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Feb 5, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 5 (2 sensitive)
Website: sotabeams.co.uk
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

WSPRlite-to-go is an app by SOTABEAMS in the Communication category, listed since at least February 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 5 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: precise location and modify shared storage.

What's new in v0.2.4

Add support for extended WSPR (type 2 and 3 messages) - this allows compound callsigns and six character locators to be used. But please read about why extended WSPR should be avoided if possible first: http://dxplorer.net/wspr/msgtypes.html

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Allows you to adjust settings for a SOTABEAMS WSPRlite. A WSPRlite is a low power amateur radio transmitter, useful for testing and comparison of antennas - see https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/wsprlite-antenna-tester/ for details. This app is only useful if you have a WSPRlite, and works with both types of WSPRlite (Classic and Flexi). Your Android device must support USB On-The-Go (OTG), and you will need a USB OTG cable (such as http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/on-the-go-lead-for-wsprlite-to-go/) to connect the Android device to your WSPRlite. Features: - Adjust all the same settings as the desktop config program, including callsign, locator, band, and power level - Automatically calculate the locator based on your current position - Automatically start the WSPRlite at the correct time (network connection required) - Open DXplorer.net in a browser to view statistics about where your transmissions have been received - Update WSPRlite firmware Note: Using the autostart function and powering a WSPRlite from your Android device is a great option for short periods of operating in the field. But be aware that using a WSPRlite powered from your phone will drain your phone battery faster! After programming you can still start the WSPRlite manually using the push-button on the device (see http://dxplorer.net/wsprlite/ for instructions). If starting it manually, we recommend using https://time.is/ or similar to check the current time, as the system clock on a phone can be a bit inaccurate. Permissions used: - Location: for calculating Maidenhead grid locator based on current position - Network access: for firmware updates, and checking the current time for autostart - Write to storage: for caching downloaded firmware updates - Prevent device from sleeping: for autostart function, to make sure that the start occurs at the correct time and is not delayed by the phone sleeping See privacy policy for more details. This app uses the following libraries: https://github.com/felHR85/UsbSerial - MIT license https://github.com/alt236/USB-Device-Info---Android/ - Apache 2.0 license

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “SOTAbeams” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified May 17, 2024
Antivirus scan result not available
Signed byO=SOTAbeams, C=GB
Signing certificate (SHA-1)F8:1F:2A:7E:BC:BD:5C:91:68:89:1F:DE:6D:89:78:91:3E:B6:95:E0
File MD57dc076034730cfa87471d5dcd963b51d
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (5)

WSPRlite-to-go requests 5 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location

WSPRlite-to-go APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the WSPRlite-to-go APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 7dc076034730cfa87471d5dcd963b51d.